Named for the process of tanning leather hides, tannins are one of hundreds of chemical compounds known as phenols that are found in wine (and chocolate and tea). They affect the flavor ...

When it comes to winemaking, tannins play a key role in the overall flavor profile and mouthfeel of a wine, contributing to the balance of bitterness or astringency desired in the final product.

One common household ingredient sitting in your fridge can help rid red wine stains from your clothes and carpets.

According to Chris Clark, beverage director at Oiji Mi and Bōm, whole cluster inclusion can affect a wine’s taste and structure. It can lighten up tannins and add a slight tertiary component to ...

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Have you ever wondered how people come up with tasting notes on the back of a wine bottle? The ones that read something like, “Full-bodied with aromas of green peppercorn, graphite, dark chocolate and ...

But remember this pairing rule when you’re preparing dinner at home: "The more fat you have on the plate, the more tannin you want in your wine,” says Jay James, master sommelier and president ...